Hello family and Friends,
What an unbeliavable two days, the weather still the same Hot and Humid, but we did have a moment of rain last night. we have completted painting the interior and exterior dorms for the young ladies to sleep in a total of 8 rooms. they were excited and moved in last night to sleep in them. we completed a storage and kitchen the interior and exterior and we finished painting a guest room and bathrooms. The place look little like home. shelter for the least of these. The children moved from tents to dorms, but ultimeatly God is our shelter.
Martha finished strong with the kids Vacation Bible School, what a powerful thing when kids sang amazing grace and everyone one moved with tears. God wants us to worship in Spirit and in Truth. unless you have faith of a child you cannot enter the Kingdom of God.
Last night we face some challenges as we went on the streets to preach the Gospel. we went to a local park where many congreated, we set up on some steps and had the kids perform a Hip Hop dance to draw the people. Boy they drew the people, we had a very large crowd and then one of the pastor gave a Gospel message. some people were upset because of the kids dancing before we preached.
Legalism is strong in Haiti, they were more concerned about the dancing then wanting to hear about Gods love. this was the first time that the kids saw opposition to the message, it was a very learning experience, but God was faithful as always. The word never comes back void. trusting God touched someone through his spirit.
The Team is growing Spiritually, They are finishing strong. They are running to win a crown that does not perish.
Tomorrow we leave for the Dominican Republic, for a time to debrief and relaxetation before we return home.
Trusting all of you are well.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Trying to stay cool!
Hello everyone,
The team has been serving with their whole hearts. With the heat in the 90's and the humidity at 100%. you could only imagine what that feels like. the heat doesn't really change that much in the evening. The greatest joy is to see the kids serving without grumbling or complaining.
Yesterday (Aug 3) we were able to paint most of the dorms for the the 50 orphans at Good Rest Mission. It was a pleaseure to serve along side the Haitian students as they joined us in painting their dorm rooms. We are are getting to know the students and building some life long relationship. Yesterday I met a young man who learned english by reading the dictionary. The people are filled with much life here, time is not important just relationship, what a joy!
Jesus Said that he wanted to make our Joy full. I think we have tasted that a bit in Haiti. Last night we were able to visit another orphanage that housed over a 100 orphanes. Zach and Louie were able to dance last night and the kids were so excited to see it. One of the kids battle zach and louie, he was amazing and only 12 years old. He won, their was a home field advantage. Ryan and zach were able to close the evening off with worship. what a blessing to see students serving.
Cassandra and micheal have been serving the kids in VBS, many of the kids have taken a liking to them. they have grown so much, you can see their gifting begin to shine. Martha is doing an incrediable job with the vbs. kids are coming everyday.
I will post some picture up soon as I am able. Keep us in prayer as we hit the streets this evening (Aug 4) Zachand louie will be dancing on the streets and we will give a gospel message.
We have been building some great friendship with kyle, patrick , devlin and molly. the team is really becoming one.
Thanks for your prayer
The Haiti Team from SD.
The team has been serving with their whole hearts. With the heat in the 90's and the humidity at 100%. you could only imagine what that feels like. the heat doesn't really change that much in the evening. The greatest joy is to see the kids serving without grumbling or complaining.
Yesterday (Aug 3) we were able to paint most of the dorms for the the 50 orphans at Good Rest Mission. It was a pleaseure to serve along side the Haitian students as they joined us in painting their dorm rooms. We are are getting to know the students and building some life long relationship. Yesterday I met a young man who learned english by reading the dictionary. The people are filled with much life here, time is not important just relationship, what a joy!
Jesus Said that he wanted to make our Joy full. I think we have tasted that a bit in Haiti. Last night we were able to visit another orphanage that housed over a 100 orphanes. Zach and Louie were able to dance last night and the kids were so excited to see it. One of the kids battle zach and louie, he was amazing and only 12 years old. He won, their was a home field advantage. Ryan and zach were able to close the evening off with worship. what a blessing to see students serving.
Cassandra and micheal have been serving the kids in VBS, many of the kids have taken a liking to them. they have grown so much, you can see their gifting begin to shine. Martha is doing an incrediable job with the vbs. kids are coming everyday.
I will post some picture up soon as I am able. Keep us in prayer as we hit the streets this evening (Aug 4) Zachand louie will be dancing on the streets and we will give a gospel message.
We have been building some great friendship with kyle, patrick , devlin and molly. the team is really becoming one.
Thanks for your prayer
The Haiti Team from SD.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Hello from Haiti
Yes! we have arrive in Port Au Prince Haiti. Church, sorry I (pastor pete) couldn't call in yesterday to church, the phone wasn't co-operating. We arrived about 8:05am. yeaterday, the weather is extremely Hot and Humid, but tg ekids are doing wonderful. We spent the afternoon traveling around downtown Port Au Prince looking at the devestation from the earthquake. May are displaced and living in tents becaus ethe are fearful of returning into buildings.
That evening (8/1/10) we went over to the orphanage and spent time with Pastor Bob and kids. the evening was a great opportunity to get to know the kids. Our students jump right in and played duck duck goose with the kids. The little kids from the orphanage ate it up. They were laughing and having a great time.
We ended the day with prayer, worship and sharing. Many of the student were moved by what they saw.
Monday: 8/2/10
We arrived early to serve the orphanage, we needed to remove rubble from the earthquake and help assist with laying a gravel road for the orpahange. it was loborious as the day was extremly Hot and Humid. After lunch we help paint the new dorms for the kids in the orphange and have our first day of Vacation Bible School. It was amazing to see the team work together serving the Lord.
In a short time we have been here, God is doing a great work among the students in Haiti. Thank you for your prayers.
See you soon as we are trying to stay cool.
That evening (8/1/10) we went over to the orphanage and spent time with Pastor Bob and kids. the evening was a great opportunity to get to know the kids. Our students jump right in and played duck duck goose with the kids. The little kids from the orphanage ate it up. They were laughing and having a great time.
We ended the day with prayer, worship and sharing. Many of the student were moved by what they saw.
Monday: 8/2/10
We arrived early to serve the orphanage, we needed to remove rubble from the earthquake and help assist with laying a gravel road for the orpahange. it was loborious as the day was extremly Hot and Humid. After lunch we help paint the new dorms for the kids in the orphange and have our first day of Vacation Bible School. It was amazing to see the team work together serving the Lord.
In a short time we have been here, God is doing a great work among the students in Haiti. Thank you for your prayers.
See you soon as we are trying to stay cool.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Haiti Mission Trip
From July 31 through August 8, we have an opportunity to travel to Haiti on a humanitarian mission. Our team of volunteers will help to reduce the suffering of Haitian children by build transitional homes for over 50 orphans who were left homeless by the quake.
Haiti is the most densely populated nation in the western hemisphere. Plagued by disease and malnutrition more than three quarters of the population live in extreme poverty.
On January 12, 2010 a 7.0 magnitude earth quake struck the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince. Over 250,000 died and hundreds of thousands homeless. The earth quake is a tremendous blow to this poor nation, from which it will take years to recover.
While God has opened the door for us to develop a greater heart of compassion for this suffering nation, you can share in this endeavor with us by, praying for our mission and following our blog.
Haiti is the most densely populated nation in the western hemisphere. Plagued by disease and malnutrition more than three quarters of the population live in extreme poverty.
On January 12, 2010 a 7.0 magnitude earth quake struck the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince. Over 250,000 died and hundreds of thousands homeless. The earth quake is a tremendous blow to this poor nation, from which it will take years to recover.
While God has opened the door for us to develop a greater heart of compassion for this suffering nation, you can share in this endeavor with us by, praying for our mission and following our blog.
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